Documentary

This Tree Won’t Fall

Hindi, Garhwali, English
20 Mins | 2026 | India, USA No restriction
Australian premiere
This climate action-themed film celebrates the extraordinary resilience of Sudesha Devi, an 86-year-old Indian environmentalist and one of the pioneering voices of the Chipko Andolan (Tree Hugging Movement). Set against the breathtaking Himalayan landscape, the film captures her unwavering commitment to safeguarding forests from industrial destruction, offering a poignant reflection on the profound environmental wisdom of women and their role in grassroots activism.

Director: Deepak Ramola

Deepak Ramola, an acclaimed wisdom historian, educator and filmmaker from Uttarakhand, India. His journey began with screenwriting for digital and television productions before making his mark in Hindi cinema. Deepak is a Faculty and Life Design Fellow at Stanford University and co-teaches the "Meaning of Life" course at MIT. A graduate of Harvard GSE, he previously served as the Kindness Ambassador for UNESCO MGIEP. Beyond filmmaking, education, Deepak is a celebrated Hindi lyricist, with renowned artists like Amitabh Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar, and Rekha Bhardwaj lending their voices to his songs. He is the author of three books, spanning poetry, self-help.

Festivals
New York Indian Film Festival 2026